Integrating Whole Wheat...

Remember the Blaylock's Preparedness lesson...?

Well here are some wonderful thoughts and ideas pulled from notes from that day --- 

just to refresh our memories...

Using whole wheat flour...

Use wheat in recipes that your family already likes. Then it is not totally unfamiliar to you and you know the recipe is good.

Don't switch to total whole wheat with out building up to it. Your system will not be used to it - and you will end up sick. Work up gradually.

Try wheat in desserts first - who can turn down a cookie??

Do not feel like  you must use 100% whole wheat. Half white - half whole wheat often give excellent results.

How to substitute Whole Wheat into your favorite recipes.

Wheat flour is heavier that white flour and needs more leavening. 

In yeast breads, use more yeast and let it rise longer.

In baking powder leavened products, increase baking powder by 1 tsp for every three cups of whole wheat flour.

Recipes using baking soda need not be adjusted.

In baked products using eggs; separate the eggs and beat the whites until stiff. Then fold in just before baking. for extra lightness, an extra separated egg may be added. good for waffles and especially cakes.